Thursday of the 26th Week in Ordinary Time
Memorial of St. Therese of the Child Jesus, aka Therese of Lisieux, 1873-1897; born in France, and at age 15, chose a contemplative life, and entered the Carmel of Lisieux; St. Therese was a writer; she penned an autobiography, poetry, letters, and prayers; her poems give praise to God for His unfailing love and speak to her desire to model her life after Christ; she died at the young age of 24
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for October 1, 2026
Gospel: Luke 10:1-12

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<li>Thursday of the 26th Week in Ordinary Time</li>
<li>Memorial of St. Therese of the Child Jesus, aka Therese of Lisieux, 1873-1897; born in France, and at age 15, chose a contemplative life, and entered the Carmel of Lisieux; St. Therese was a writer; she penned an autobiography, poetry, letters, and prayers; her poems give praise to God for His unfailing love and speak to her desire to model her life after Christ; she died at the young age of 24</li>
<li>Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for October 1, 2026</li>
<li>Gospel: Luke 10:1-12</li>
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Thursday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time
Saint of the Day: St. Keyne; daughter of King Brychan of Brecknock, Wales; she refused several suitors' offers of marriage and became a hermitess on the banks of the Severn River in Somersetshire, England; after living there for several years, during which she traveled widely, she was persuaded by her nephew to return to Wales, though exactly where she spent her last days is not known; during her travels, she founded numerous churches in South Wales, Cornwall, and perhaps Somerset
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/8/26
Gospel: Luke 11:5-13

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<li>Thursday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time</li>
<li>Saint of the Day: St. Keyne; daughter of King Brychan of Brecknock, Wales; she refused several suitors' offers of marriage and became a hermitess on the banks of the Severn River in Somersetshire, England; after living there for several years, during which she traveled widely, she was persuaded by her nephew to return to Wales, though exactly where she spent her last days is not known; during her travels, she founded numerous churches in South Wales, Cornwall, and perhaps Somerset</li>
<li>Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/8/26</li>
<li>Gospel: Luke 11:5-13</li>
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Daybreak for October 8, 2026

Wednesday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time
Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary, commemorating victory in the Battle of Lepanto, 1571, accredited to the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/7/26
Gospel: Luke 11:1-4

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<li>Wednesday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time</li>
<li>Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary, commemorating victory in the Battle of Lepanto, 1571, accredited to the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary</li>
<li>Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/7/26</li>
<li>Gospel: Luke 11:1-4</li>
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Daybreak for October 7, 2026

Tuesday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time
Optional Memorial of Blessed Marie Rose Durocher, 1811-1849; born in Quebec; as a housekeeper at a local rectory, she saw the need for greater instruction of the youth, especially young girls; she and her companions formed the Sisters of the Most Holy Names of Jesus and Mary; they provided Catholic education in Canada and on the west coast of the United States
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/6/26
Gospel: Luke 10:38-42

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<li>Tuesday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time</li>
<li>Optional Memorial of Blessed Marie Rose Durocher, 1811-1849; born in Quebec; as a housekeeper at a local rectory, she saw the need for greater instruction of the youth, especially young girls; she and her companions formed the Sisters of the Most Holy Names of Jesus and Mary; they provided Catholic education in Canada and on the west coast of the United States</li>
<li>Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/6/26</li>
<li>Gospel: Luke 10:38-42</li>
</ul>

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